Explore ancient history, mythology, breathtaking beaches, and arresting landscapes on hikes across Greece’s rarely traveled regions for nine days. Discover the highlights of Athens before you visit the remains of Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, tour the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora that are carved into the massive natural monoliths, and cross the sands of Paros to scenic viewpoints overlooking the Cycladic seas.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Athens - Capital Arrival and a Trip to Cape Sounion
The capital city of Greece, Athens, mixes modern design with ancient architecture. It is a vibrant place to visit that honors its heritage as the heart of Ancient Greece. Museums in the city’s neighborhoods exude historical charm, celebrity restaurants overflow with culinary class, and the coastline captures endless natural beauty. You will experience it all as you arrive, check-in, and if time allows, tour the Athenian Riviera to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. Admire the astonishing views of the Aegean Sea behind the temple's crumbling columns as you tuck into traditional Grecian meze and the sunset silhouettes Sounion.
What's Included:
Day 2
Athens - Tour Through Time to Ancient Greece
Day 3
Arachova - Mysterious Archeology on Mount Parnassus
Day 4
Meteora - Cinematic Hikes to Monastic Masterpieces
Day 5
Athens - Discover More Magic in Meteora
Day 6
Paros - From Piraeus to the Picturesque Cyclades
Day 7
Paros - Explore the Agios Ioannis Detis Peninsula
Day 8
Paros - Take the Trails from Livadia Beach to Marathi
Day 9
Paros - Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Cruise down the Athenian Riviera in Athens to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion to see the sunset scenes on the spectacular Grecian coastline
- Explore Ancient Greece on a historic tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum that will showcase archaic artifacts, remarkable Greek architecture, and more
- Experience a pilgrimage to the archeological site of Delphi and visit the ravishing ruins and mysterious landmarks, including the Temple of Apollo, ancient theater, and more
- Hike to the monastic monasteries of Meteora along hidden pathways and remarkable trails weaving in and out of the massive natural monoliths and rock formations
- Visit the Leonidas Monument, remembering the history of the 300 Spartan soldiers who defended their lands from the advancing armies of Persian King, Xerxis
- Spend time wandering the brilliant golden beaches and bustling promenades of Paros, swim in the crystal-clear Cycladic seas, and fine dine at glamorous seaside restaurants
- Follow the sandy and granite trails across the Aghios Ioannis Detis peninsula to the bays of Naoussa and Kolimbithres, Koukounaries Hill, and Mycenaean ruins
- Trek from the soft sands of Livadia beach in Parikia to the rural village of Marathi, admiring the breathtaking Paros scenery and natural landmarks en route
Starting Price
$8,000 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.86 stars based on 22 reviews.
We had a first-ever mother-daughter trip and are so grateful we went with Zicasso's tour operator. Throughout our trip, locals would ask about where we'd been and our plans. Every time, they were impressed with the choices made by our wonderful travel agent. Her choices of tour guides, timings, hotel locations, and pacing were so spot on. I could see many places where I would have made frustrating mistakes if I had tried to plan this on my own. These were prevented by her thoughtful and informed guidance. It felt like we had friends in Greece looking out for us!
Reviewed By Kirby H.
We had an amazing trip that was thoughtfully planned and masterfully executed by Zicasso's travel specialist. She made everything very smooth and even made sure that if our kids weren’t in our room (they’re older), they were right next door or in a connecting room. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed By Kristen M.
Words cannot describe how wonderful this trip to Greece was! Zicasso’s tour operator did a wonderful job planning out our days so we could experience the highlights of Athens, Santorini, and Crete! The accommodations at all three spots were more than comfortable and had lovely staff and a good breakfast.
We did run into one problem in Crete at the hotel, where our rooms were up on the third floor and there was no elevator and no staff to carry our bags. I had to ask for room changes. We could all walk up the steps, but not carrying 50-pound suitcases! The staff quickly offered us rooms accessible by elevator and the rooms were beautiful! They gave us a complimentary bottle of wine for our troubles.
All of the drivers arrived on time, many giving us information about what we were seeing as they took us to destinations. The tour guides who had been arranged were knowledgeable and had a great way of presenting archeological sites, as well as museums.
We especially enjoyed our private tour to a small town in the mountains in Crete, where we were given a tour of a family's olive gardens, as well as a fabulous meal with them! We had such a good time with them and we all had tears when we left them! I cannot give enough stars for this fabulous vacation!
Our agent was available to us the whole time as we ran into a few questions. Nothing major, just a few small things. I will definitely be using Zicasso and our travel agency in my future travels. Bravo to our agent!
Reviewed By Linda M.
"This trip is something that I will never forget and I am so grateful that we found our agent and her company."
Reviewed By HEATHER L.
"Our Zicasso travel agent and her team planned the perfect vacation in Greece! We cannot recommend her company enough!"
Reviewed By Riley P.
"We enjoyed Greece very much! Zicasso’s travel agent ensured everything went smoothly as we visited three locations."
Reviewed By Karen a.
